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The Wire with Ximena: Wednesday August 23, 2017

 The Wire with Ximena: Wednesday August 23, 2017 The Wire with Ximena: Wednesday August 23, 2017, 109.88 MB
Wed 23 Aug 2017

We continue with our election-focused coverage today on The Wire - this week we look at the environment, and today we specifically focus on water, getting a range of perspectives on this issue throughout the show. Tracey Martin joins us to talk about what environmentally-focused policies NZ First has on offer, and AUT’s Allan Blackman comes up to the studio to talk about overhyping research, ‘killer’ avocados & watery whisky.
 

The Wire with India: Tuesday August 22, 2017

 The Wire with India: Tuesday August 22, 2017 The Wire with India: Tuesday August 22, 2017, 23.95 MB
Tue 22 Aug 2017

On today's Wire, India, Lucy and Mack talk to two of the journalists behind a new documentary series The Valley which investigates the New Zealand Defence Force’s role in Afghanistan, Paula Penfold and Jon Stephenson.

As we're focussing on the environment this week, we explore the issues of climate change in the context of this year’s election. We hear perspectives from Māori Party co-leader Marama Fox, The Opportunities Party's Deputy Leader Geoff Simmons, and Nigel Brunell, the Director of Financial Markets at OMF.

On the Green Desk, Lilly Peacocke speaks to an environmental protection group looking after Auckland’s Meola Creek.

Is the environment a TOP priority?

 Is the environment a TOP priority? Is the environment a TOP priority?, 19.14 MB
Tue 22 Aug 2017

This week on The Wire we're talking to politicians about the environment.

The Opportunities Party's Deputy Leader Geoff Simmons joins us to discuss the party's approach to environmental policy, including waterways, climate change and conservation.

Which party has the strongest climate change policies?

 Which party has the strongest climate change policies? Which party has the strongest climate change policies?, 6.86 MB
Tue 22 Aug 2017

Nigel Brunell is the Director of Financial Markets at OMF and an expert on carbon trading. He joined us to discuss New Zealand's emissions trading scheme and what voters should look for in climate change policy.

Paula Penfold and Jon Stephenson explain 'The Valley'

 Paula Penfold and Jon Stephenson explain 'The Valley' Paula Penfold and Jon Stephenson explain 'The Valley', 27.33 MB
Tue 22 Aug 2017

Lucy Austin reports on a new documentary who explores the actions of New Zealand Defence forces in Afghanistan. She firstly spoke with writer and journalist of The Valley documentary Paula Penfold. She then spoke with co-author of the book Hit and Run and documentary producer Jon Stephenson to get his wider perspective on New Zealand’s military role overseas.

Lift-off for let's do this

Lift-off for let's do this Lift-off for let's do this , 6.46 MB
Mon 21 Aug 2017

Yesterday Labour launched their 2017 election campaign at the Auckland Town Hall. Reporter Sam Smith dissects what went down. 

The Wire with Joel: Monday 21 August, 2017

 The Wire with Joel: Monday 21 August, 2017 The Wire with Joel: Monday 21 August, 2017, 98.89 MB
Mon 21 Aug 2017

On the lead up to the election we will be having a weekly topic where we explore various issues in New Zealand and find out what needs to be done in politics to address them. This week's issue is the environment.
Producer Sam Smith did a report where he dissected Labour’s campaign launch from yesterday in which climate change was a key issue. Host Joel had a chat with Green Party leader James Shaw about environmental policy, and the necessity of the Green Party to pull Labour to the left. We had Southern Cross with AUT Pacific Media Centre's Kendall Hutt, who talked to us about human rights abuses and the New Zealand Government’s refusal to take a stance. Producer Jack also spoke with Gary Taylor, CEO of the Environmental Defence Society about the state of New Zealand’s land, air and sea.

Jami-Lee Ross on the Government's 'boot camp' policy and the TPP11 agreement negotiations

 Jami-Lee Ross on the Government's 'boot camp' policy and the TPP11 agreement negotiations Jami-Lee Ross on the Government's 'boot camp' policy and the TPP11 agreement negotiations, 32.15 MB
Fri 18 Aug 2017

Kelly talked to National MP Jami-Lee Ross on the recently approved negotiation mandate for the TPP11 agreement, and how this will directly affect New Zealand businesses and trading. Jami-Lee also chats about National's widely condemned Youth Crime policy package. 

Announcement: Ban on Microbeads

 Announcement: Ban on Microbeads Announcement: Ban on Microbeads, 16.36 MB
Fri 18 Aug 2017

Producer Laura and Lachlan Balfour talk to Associate Professor at Auckland University School of Biological Sciences Mary Sewell, Environment Associate Minister Scott Simpson, and GreenPeace Spokesperson Elena Di Palma on the government’s advancement and widening on the policy banning of harmful microbeads in many shower gels and household cleaning products.

 

Neighbourhood Watch: Barnaby Joyce is a dual NZ citizen and Pauline Hanson causes a stir in Parliament

 Neighbourhood Watch: Barnaby Joyce is a dual NZ citizen and Pauline Hanson causes a stir in Parliament Neighbourhood Watch: Barnaby Joyce is a dual NZ citizen and Pauline Hanson causes a stir in Parliament, 16.7 MB
Fri 18 Aug 2017

On Neighbourhood Watch for the 18th of August, Kelly talks to Nicole about the recent revelation of the Australian Deputy Prime Minister as a dual NZ citizen. We also chat about Pauline Hanson's islamic dress stunt in Parliament and the Federal Government's relaxing of secrecy rules for employees in detention centres.